Origin, Meaning and History of Kiah
The exact origin of the name Kiah is unclear because the name can be found in different cultures under different meanings. It was considered a predominantly feminine name, but in some cultures, the name is also given to boys. The most popular known origin of the name is presumed to be taken from the Hebrew masculine name Hezekiah, which means ‘God gives strength.’
In the Muslim culture, the name Kiah is often found as a girl’s name. It contains strong meanings like ‘a new beginning.’ It can also relate to one’s faith since it means ‘God is strength,’ and it also carries an erudite streak with the meaning ‘little wise one.’
In Africa, the name Kiah may represent the ‘start of a season.’ It means ‘dawn’ in Swahili. It may also imply ‘from the beautiful place’ and ‘God is strength.’
In S. J. Endacott’s book ‘Australian Aboriginal Words and Place Names,’ the word Kiah is found to mean a ‘beautiful place.’ It is also the name of a town in New South Wales.
Kiah is also used as a surname in the Asian continent. The surname can be found in the Chinese community living in Malaysia. Although the exact meaning of the name is unclear, it is related to another Chinese surname ‘Xi.’ The meaning may differ depending on how it is spelled. It may mean ‘to hope,’ ‘to admire,’ ‘to grant,’ ‘to bind,’ to list a few.
It is also a surname frequently found in African American communities. Kiah is an Anglicized version of the Breton and French surname Cadieux. It is derived from the Old Breton word ‘cat’ or ‘cad,’ which may be interpreted as ‘battle.’ It is also used as a nickname for someone who is a fighter.
The name Kiah is rarely found in popular culture and there are almost no known variations or diminutive names.
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Famous People With The Name Kiah
- Kiah Irene StokesAmerican basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Fenerbahçe of the Turkish Super League (KBSL). Part of USA Basketball U16 National Team, which won the FIBA Americas U16 Championship Gold Medal.
- Kiah MelvertonAustralian swimmer, won double bronze at the 2015 Summer Universiade in the 800 metres and 1500 metres.
- Amythyst KiahAmerican singer-songwriter. Nominated for Grammy Award Best American Roots Song for her song “Black Myself”.
Kiah On The Popularity Chart
The name Kiah was popular between 1991 to 2002. Check the graphs provided by the Social Security Administration for a better understanding.
Popularity Over Time
The name started gaining popularity in 1991 and reached its pinnacle in 2002 with 149 babies per million. The following years saw a decline in popularity.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name improved drastically in ranking in the 90s. It ranked highest in 2002 at 1,313.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Kiah?
The name Kiah means god is strength, little wise one, and new beginning.
2. What is the origin of the name Kiah?
Kiah has an Indian origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Kiah?
Kiah is pronounced as kee-ah.
